Keith Moon
Known for: Acting
Born: August 23, 1946
Died: September 7, 1978
Place of birth: Wembley, London, England, UK
Keith John Moon (August 23, 1946 – 7 September 1978) was an English musician, best known for being the drummer of English rock group The Who. He gained acclaim for his exuberant and innovative drumming style, and notoriety for his eccentric and often self-destructive behaviour, earning him the nickname "Moon the Loon". Moon joined The Who in 1964. He played on all albums and singles from their debut, 1964's "Zoot Suit", to 1978's Who Are You, which was released three weeks before his death. Moon was known for dramatic, suspenseful drumming—often eschewing basic back beats for a fluid, busy technique focused on fast, cascading rolls across the toms, ambidextrous double bass drum work and wild cymbal crashes and washes. He is mentioned in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the greatest of all rock and roll drummers, and was posthumously inducted into the Rock Hall as a member of The Who in 1990. Moon's legacy, as a member of The Who, as a solo artist, and as an eccentric personality, continues to garner awards and praise, including a Rolling Stone readers' pick placing him in second place of the magazine's "best drummers of all time" in 2011, nearly 35 years after his death.
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Filmography
53 movies · 6 TV shows, newest first
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The Who: Quadrophenia Super Deluxe Edition
2026
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The Who: Who's Next - Life House Super Deluxe Edition
2023
6.8
Let There Be Drums!
2022
7.0
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022
7.3
Woodstock: Three Days That Defined a Generation
2019
8.4
A Silent Voice: The Movie
2016
7.4
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words
2016
8.0
It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Rock 'n' Roll at the BBC
2015NR
The Who: French TV Archives 1965-1967
2015
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Woodstock: Untold Stories Revisited
2014
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The Who: Sensation—The Story of Tommy
2014
7.1
Lambert & Stamp
2014
9.0
The Who: Sensation - The Making of Tommy
2013
8.7
Quadrophenia: Can You See the Real Me?
2013
6.9
12-12-12 | The Concert for Sandy Relief
2012
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The Who: Live in Texas '75
2012
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The Who: Purple Hearts and Power Chords
2011
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Woodstock: Untold Stories
2009
8.3
The Who: Live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970
2009
7.8
The Who - At Kilburn 1977
2008
7.9
The Who: Live at the London Coliseum 1969
2008NR
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition
2008
7.1
Amazing Journey: The Story of The Who
2007
7.5
Monterey Pop - The Outtake Performances
2002
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Hellraisers
2000
7.5
Classic Albums: The Who - Who's Next
1999
8.0
The Who - Who's Next 1971-2023
1999
7.4
Listening to You: The Who Live at the Isle of Wight
1998
7.3
Behind the Music
1997
7.7
Classic Albums
1997
7.4
The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus
1996
8.0
The Who: Maximum R&B Live
19949.0
A Life of Extravaganza - The Genius Frank Zappa
1993
7.0
MTV Rockumentary
1989
7.3
The True Story of Frank Zappa's 200 Motels
1988
7.3
Video from Hell
1987
7.0
Quadrophenia
1979
7.3
The Who: The Kids Are Alright
1979
4.0
Sextette
1978
8.0
Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary
1977
10.0
The BRIT Awards
1977
6.5
Tommy
1975
6.0
Les Rendez-vous du dimanche
1975
5.5
Stardust
1974
5.4
Son of Dracula
1974
5.6
Sonic Boom
1974
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Radio Wonderful
1973
6.5
That'll Be The Day
1973
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The Making of 200 Motels
1971
5.1
200 Motels
1971
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The Who – Live At Tanglewood 1970
1970
7.6
Woodstock
1970
7.3
Monterey Pop
1968
10.0
Our World
1967
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The Lost Paths
1967
2.7
Carousella
1966
6.6
Top of the Pops
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The Who - Live at the Silverdome
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The Story of Quadrophenia
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